Monthly Archives: June 2024

#CPChatNow Recap- 06-19-2024

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Participants in the cerebral palsy (CP) X chat #CPChatNow spent time on their 2024 Juneteenth holiday talking to each other. To delve into the details, I am chat co-host Zachary Fenell. So, go pop some popcorn, grab your preferred beverage, and get ready to enjoy your weekly recap!

If the above popcorn and beverage line makes you think about going to movies, then I accomplished my mission. Going to the movies remained a main focus Wednesday, June 19th. My co-host Devin Axtman brought up the topic when he checked in for the evening.

#CPChatNow co-host Devin Axtman sparks the movie discussion.

Devin revealed he was going to see Inside Out 2 that night. Those in the chat responded in various ways. Hannah encouraging Devin to “Let us know what you think.” Meanwhile Jen replied, “Hope you have a great time.”

As the dialogue continued, focus shifted to the last movie everyone saw in theaters.

Hannah and Zachary discuss going to movies as a great friend activity.

Personally, I shared the last movie I saw in theaters was Dune 2. I went with a friend even though I had not seen the first Dune. Like I explained during the discussion, “Movies to me are more about time with friends.” Regarding the friend I saw Dune 2 with, I noted, “A friend who has done a half marathon and several other races with me. So, of course I’m like sure I can go see this movie.”

My remarks about seeing movies more as an activity to do with friends also resonated with Hannah, who commented, “I feel like it’s an equal opportunity experience because I don’t have to try to keep up with everyone. We’re all just relaxing.” Sentiments I recalled Mike Berkson from Handicap This expressing years ago. Inviting participants to travel further back, I asked another question.

#CPChatNow participants remember the first movies they ever saw in theaters.

I asked, “Do you remember what the first movie you ever saw in theaters was?” Devin answered Lion King. However, he did provide the disclaimer, “Or maybe that was the first one I remember.”

Additionally Jen showed memory fuzziness saying, “Batman in 89 or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 90.” Other responses included Hannah recalling seeing Titanic with her parents and me naming the 1993 film The Beverly Hillbillies as one of the first movies I saw in theaters.

How about you though? Keep the conversation going and answer for the week’s extend-the-conversation question, “What was the first movie you ever saw in theaters?”

Answer for the week's extend-the-conversation question, "What was the first movie you ever saw in theaters?"

Respond below in the “Comments.” Afterwards, set a reminder to join us every Wednesday on X. The fun begins at 8pm ET.

Until then, remember. Don’t blend in. Blend out!

-Zachary

#CPChatNow Recap- 6/12/24

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This past week in #CPChatNow was a happening as always. Members talked about their children’s graduation, their feelings on roller coasters, movies they were hoping to see this summer, and the Juneteenth holiday. This is #CPChatNow co-host, Devin Axtman, taking you along for the ride on this week’s recap.

Veronica tweeted about her child’s graduation from veterinarian school. Congratulations Veronica and family!

veronica tweets she made it to the hotel in oregon and the graduation is on sunday. zach asked if they had any plans before the graduation. veronica tweeted the college has activities planned and sightseeing.
zach asks veronica if she has any places she wants to sightsee. veronica tweets they may see silver falls state park and the carousel museum, zach tweets the carousel museum sounds fun

Next, Hannah popped in the chat and the conversation turned to roller coasters and whether members liked them.

zach asks how members feel about roller coasters, hannah tweets she loves them, but she's not a fan of going upside down, i tweeted that i agree about going upside down, but i'll still ride it.

Next, members talked about movies they wanted to see this summer.

zach asked if anyone is planning to see any movies this summer. hannah tweeted she wanted to see inside out 2, i tweeted i loved the first movie, and zach tweeted he is going to see deadpool/wolverine this summer

Finally, I wanted to commemorate Juneteenth, a day that celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States.

zach asks what members are looking forward to in the next 7 days. i tweeted we get juneteenth off and i didn't know what it was until i got to texas, zach tweets they get a floating holiday and he knows it gained more visibility two years ago when it became a national holiday

This brings us to our Extend-The-Conversation Question: What is your favorite movie of all time? My favorite movie is Parasite. Please share your answers in the comments!

-Devin

#CPChatNow Recap- 06-05-2024

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For participants in the live cerebral palsy (CP) X chat #CPChatNow, Wednesday evenings mean engaging and thoughtful conversation. The chat provided exactly that Wednesday, June 5th, 2024. To tell you more, I am chat co-host Zachary Fenell. Welcome to your weekly recap!

Much chatter from the night revolved around lifelong friendships.

Participants in #CPChatNow discuss keys for maintaining friendships.

Personally, friendship pre-occupied my mind after I spent time reflecting on the now closed Notre Dame College (NDC). As my college alma mater, NDC holds a special place in my heart. I shared a collage combining photos from my college days and photos taken since, whether at alumni events or races I completed alongside fellow Falcons. In addition to the collage, I asked participants what they consider keys for maintaining friendships.

Veronica replied, “Helping each other out and celebrating everyone’s success.” Continuing, Veronica added, “Being there through the hard times as well.” The latter had remained on display earlier in the evening June 5th.

Both Hannah and I offered support for each other. Hannah joined the chat sore, getting a bunch of fillings earlier in the day. I responded to Hannah, echoing a phrase she has used in the past, “One minute, one hour, one day at a time.”

Meanwhile I admitted to the bittersweet emotions I felt over my college alma mater closing. Hannah actively listened and summarized my sentiments by saying, “‘One of those don’t cry because it’s over(.) Smile because it happened’ scenarios.”

How about you though? For the week’s extend-the-conversation question, “Tell us about a time a friend was there for you during a hard time.” Share your story in the comments.

For the week's extend-the-conversation question, tell us about a time a friend was there for you during a hard time.

Afterwards, set a reminder to join us each and every Wednesday on X. Participate enough and you will find yourself building new lifelong friendships. The chats begin at 8pm ET.

Until then, remember. Don’t blend in. Blend out!

-Zachary

#CPChatNow Recap- 5/29/24

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Last week in #CPChatNow members discussed their church communities, colleges closing down, wearing glasses, and getting through hard days. This is co-host, Devin Axtman, taking you along for the ride for this week’s recap. All aboard!

Casey stopped by the chat and shared the importance of their church. This illustrates the importance of virtual options for many disabled people.

casey tweeted about their online church family and how important it is

Zach shared his sadness at his alma mater, Notre Dame College, shutting down. He shared he was going to a farewell mass on Saturday.

zach asked what members were looking forward to that weekend. i tweeted about watching playoff hockey, zach tweeted about his alma mater's closing mass on saturday

Next, discussion turned to whether members wore glasses.

zach asked if members wore glasses. i tweeted i don't wear contacts because of cp dexterity

Finally, Hannah graced the chat with her presence and Zach and her discussed how to get through hard days sharing a Steve Harvey quote.

hannah tweeted she is hanging in there. zach shared a steve harvey quote of 'Your track record for those tough days is 100%. zach tweeted that sometimes you need to get through one day or one minute.

This brings us to our Extend-The-Conversation-Question: How do you get through those hard days? Please share your answers in the comments and join us each Wednesday at 8 Eastern on X!

-Devin